Urban Design Compendium

Craigmillar Urban Forest Project (213)

213 - Using landscaping to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits

Craigmillar was built as a large public housing estate in the 1960s and for a number of years has been undergoing a major process of regeneration. Part of this process is the Urban Forest Project, which aims to ensure environmental, social and economic benefits for the community.This scheme has attracted funding from a number of sources and is part of the Millennium Forest for Scotland Project. Its major aims include:

enhancing local neighbourhoods§ providing recreation space

attracting wildlife

providing jobs, training and an attractive location for businesses to locate

reducing pollution

providing shelter and screening

enhancing educational opportunities

providing a model for urban forest initiatives elsewhere.

Other Information

Location: Edinburgh

Project Team: Designer: Craigmillar Urban Forest Project, Developer: City of Edinburgh Council and The Craigmillar Initiative